High School Students

To be eligible for dual enrollment, students must:

1. Be currently enrolled in high school.
2. Be enrolled in at least ninth grade.
3. Obtain high school approval.
4. Have written parental approval prior to filing a college application for admission.

Don’t meet all these criteria?
An appeal process is available through the Admissions and Records Office at Cuyamaca College. 

All classes taken at Cuyamaca College are for college credit and will establish a permanent college record. Courses taken for college credit may be used to meet high school graduation requirements; however, this determination is made solely by the high school district.

High school students can take courses at Cuyamaca College campus, or online, through Concurrent Enrollment.

• Students can take up to 11 units (4 courses).
• Tuition cost is waived, but minimal fees apply and must be paid by the student.
• Textbooks are not provided and must be purchased by the student, if required.

Procedures

Plan Ahead. Students should begin the process for concurrent enrollment at least one month before the semester or session of attendance. Permission from the high school administrator and parental or guardian approval must be obtained prior to registering for classes every term.

To enroll concurrently at the college, follow these procedures:

1. Become a Cuyamaca Student: Complete an Application for Admission: Click here to apply on-line. 
2. Talk with your high school counselor to develop an educational program plan relating to the instructional program at the college, AND select appropriate courses after the required prerequisites has been met.

3. Complete the High School/College Credit Concurrent Enrollment Application Form

   Cuyamaca: Concurrent Enrollment Form New Students

   If this is your first time enrolling concurrently, you will need to create an account with Dynamic Forms, please see student guide: How to set up New Concurrent Enrolled Students for Dynamic Forms.pdf

4. Obtain your parent or guardian signature on the high school authorization form.
5. Once your parent or guardian has signed the form, the form will be automatically routed to your counselor for approval.

6. Fill out Concurrent Enrollment Form to clear course Prerequisites. Once approved you can move to the next step.

7. Self-Register into your approved courses in Self-Service.

Cuyamaca College offers courses at participating high schools during the regular high school day/class period - resulting in a high school transcript and a Cuyamaca College transcript for one course.

• All fees are waived and required materials are provided.
• Courses are offered during the high school bell schedule.

Procedures

Students should begin the process for CCAP with their high school counselor.

To enroll concurrently at the college, follow these procedures:

1. Become a Cuyamaca Student Complete an Application for Admission: Click here to apply online.
2. Talk with your high school counselor about CCAP course offerings at your particular school.
3. Complete the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Form Cuyamaca: Dual Enrollment Authorization Form for CCAP.
4. Obtain your parent or guardian signature on the CCAP.
5. Once your parent or guardian have signed the form, the form will be automatically routed to your counselor for approval.
6. Self-Register into your approved courses in Self-Service.

In Dual Enrollment (DE), high school students can take courses at their high school and earn college credits at the same time they earn their high school credits for FREE!

How do students get involved with Dual Enrollment?

• Enroll at Cuyamaca College Online Become a college student.
• Register for a Dual Enrolled Course Talk to your high school instructor or counselor to fill out a registration form.
• Attend Registered Courses Attend courses at their high school and start progressing toward a college degree!

Note: Grades become part of their official college transcript.

How to Create a Dynamic Forms Account

For instructions on how to create a Dynamic Forms account:

How to set up Parent or Guardian Login for Dynamic Forms.pdf

Note: These instructions are for Dual Enrollment parents.

If you enrolled in any of the early college programs, or applied to the college while in high school, you are eligible to continue your enrollment at (Cuyamaca/Grossmont) College once you graduate. Please notify the Admissions and Records Office of your graduation so that your records can be updated.

Our system will require proof of graduation before you will be able to register as a first-time college student.

Please complete the High School Change of Status form and email to Cuyamaca.Admissions@gcccd.edu with a proof of graduation.

Enrollment fees are waived for California residents.

High School students who are classified as a non-resident might qualify for AB2364 residency waiver.

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